Wayyy back when I first started this blog, in my second post, I promised to make this recipe.  Well, I stuck to my word…maybe it took a little longer than I expected it to, but I got there in the end.

To be honest, before now it just didn’t seem appropriate to post this recipe.  The best use for the simple syrup is a simple cold beverage, which is best enjoyed in the garden on a gloriously hot day.  We are now in the middle of a heat wave, well some parts of the UK are anyway, and now this recipe is perfect!  (well that is some amount of nonsense to justify my procrastination)

It’s basically like making homemade  fancy fruit cordial.  I’m going to have to think up some other flavours to try out, I’m thinking blueberry and lime or something like that! (more…)